Polar Regions: Arctic Adaptations and Global Impacts

Ocean Literacy Principles:

 OLP#5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
OLP#6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.

Overview

This lesson uses the habitat of the Beaufort Sea and other Arctic communities as examples of Ocean Literacy Principles #5 and #6. Students will learn about the adaptive capabilities of animals and people living in these environments. Students will look at recent climate changes, study the effects of global warming on polar regions such as the Beaufort Sea area, and ultimately understand the interconnectedness of life in these regions with life around the world. For more information:http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/.

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GRADES: 6-8
This lesson meets National Science Standards
Polar Regions: Arctic Adaptations and Global Impacts

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